Las Luminarias Sponsored by the Historical Society of Centinela Valley, this festival of lights features carols with guitarist Roger Shoop, song and dance performances from local children and hot apple cider and pastries. All three historic buildings of the complex, built in 1834, will be open to the public. Adobe Complex, 7834 Midfield Ave., Los Angeles. Today, 4:30 p.m. Free. (310) 671-4410.

Festival of Lights The historic Mission Inn and Spa lights up the night sky with more than 3.5 million holiday lights and over 400 animated elves, angels and polar bears. Other highlights include horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown Riverside, live entertainment and special appearances by Santa Claus. www.missioninn.com. Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. Today-next Sun., 5 p.m. Free. (951) 784-0300.